Summary
Page Title: The ECB Blog
Source URL: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/blog/html/index.en.html
AI Model: ECB-LLM - gpt-5.1
Translation Method: Accurate (generated for every language)
Total Images Analyzed: 19
Total Processing Time: 517.67 seconds
Generated: 2025-12-12 15:13:17 CET
Detailed Analysis
1. ECB press conference place holder new_2560x1440.jpg
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- EN:
- Empty ECB press conference stage with three podiums and a TV camera set up for broadcast.
- IT:
- Allestimento del palco della conferenza stampa della BCE con tre podi e una telecamera.
- LV:
- ECB preses konferences skatuve ar trim tukšiem runas podiumiem un TV kameru priekšplānā.
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Reasoning:
- EN:
- 1) The image shows an empty ECB press conference stage with three podiums, a backdrop featuring EU flags and buildings, and a TV camera in the foreground. 2) It conveys the formal ECB press conference setting where monetary policy decisions are presented, visually reinforcing the section about policy and the latest press conference. 3) Without it, users would miss contextual information about how and where ECB monetary policy communication happens. 4) The image supports the surrounding text on monetary policy and the upcoming press conference by depicting the typical briefing environment, so it is informative rather than purely decorative.
- IT:
- 1) The image shows an ECB press conference stage with three empty podiums and a TV camera in the foreground, with EU flags in the backdrop. 2) It provides visual context that the surrounding content relates to ECB press conferences where monetary policy decisions are presented. 3) Without it, users would miss the contextual cue of a formal press briefing setup. 4) It visually reinforces the link to the 'Latest monetary policy press conference', so it is not purely decorative.
- LV:
- 1) The image shows three empty ECB podiums on a stage with an EU flag backdrop, filmed by a TV camera. 2) It provides visual context of the official ECB press conference setting related to monetary policy announcements. 3) Without it, users would miss environmental context about how and where these announcements are delivered. 4) It supports the surrounding text about the latest monetary policy press conference, so it is not purely decorative.
Context:
Part 1: Monetary policy & markets Our monetary policy strategy, the tools we use and the impact they have Overview of monetary policy and markets Quick links What is monetary policy? Strategy review Asset purchase programmes Latest monetary policy press conference 30 October 2025.
2. ECB_Eurosystem_OneLineLogo_Mobile_EN.svg
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Proposed Alt Text:
- EN:
- European Central Bank logo.
- IT:
- Logo della Banca centrale europea.
- LV:
- Eiropas Centrālās bankas logotips.
Current Alt Text:
European Central Bank - eurosystem
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Reasoning:
- EN:
- 1) The image is the official ECB Eurosystem logo in a one-line mobile format. 2) It identifies the institution responsible for the site’s content and brand, which is important context for users. 3) Without it, screen reader users might miss a key cue about who owns and authors the information. 4) In the page header, it functions as institutional identification, not just decoration, so per the rules for logos it is informative and needs concise alt text naming the organisation.
- IT:
- 1) The image shows the official wordmark logo of the European Central Bank with the word 'Eurosystem' beneath it. 2) It identifies the institution responsible for the content, which is meaningful brand and source information. 3) Without it, users may miss which organisation the page belongs to, especially when the logo appears in the header on all pages. 4) It relates directly to the site’s identity and authority on monetary policy, so per WCAG guidance on logos it is informative and needs concise alt text naming the organisation only.
- LV:
- 1) The image shows the European Central Bank's one-line logo with the word 'Eurosystem'. 2) It identifies the organisation responsible for the content, which is key branding and context. 3) Without it, users may miss who owns or publishes the page, especially on mobile where this logo may be the main identifier. 4) It relates directly to the site’s subject: ECB monetary policy and markets. As a logo, it is informative and needs concise alt text naming the institution.
Context:
Part 1: European Central Bank - eurosystem.
Part 2: EN Български Čeština Dansk Deutsch Eλληνικά English Español Eesti keel Suomi Français Gaeilge Hrvatski Magyar Italiano Lietuvių Latviešu Malti Nederlands Polski Português Română Slovenčina Slovenščina Svenska Menu Monetary policy & markets Monetary policy & markets Our monetary policy strategy, the tools we use and the impact they have Overview of monetary policy and markets Quick links What is monetary policy? Strategy review Asset purchase p...
3. ECB_Website_StatisticsMegaMenu_95044094-01.png
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Proposed Alt Text:
- EN:
- People analysing documents and charts on a large computer screen.
- IT:
- Persone che analizzano documenti e grafici su un grande schermo di computer.
- LV:
- Divi cilvēki pie datora ekrāna pārskata dokumentus un diagrammu ar palielināmo stiklu.
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Reasoning:
- EN:
- 1) The illustration shows a man with a magnifying glass examining documents and charts on a large computer screen, with a woman sitting on the screen using a laptop.
2) It visually reinforces the idea of exploring and analysing ECB statistics and data.
3) Without it, users would miss contextual cues that this section involves searching, viewing and working with statistical information.
4) It supports the surrounding text about access to ECB statistics and a data portal by depicting data analysis, so it serves more than a purely decorative role.
- IT:
- 1) The illustration shows a person sitting on a large computer monitor with a laptop and another person standing, examining a digital folder and documents with a magnifying glass, plus a pie chart. 2) It visually conveys analysis and access to statistical data and documents, reinforcing the theme of the statistics portal. 3) Without it, users would miss contextual information that this area is about exploring and analysing data, so it adds meaning beyond decoration. 4) It relates directly to the surrounding text about access to ECB statistics and the data portal, supporting users’ understanding of the section’s purpose.
- LV:
- The illustration shows people interacting with documents and charts on a large screen, symbolising exploring and analysing statistics and data. It reinforces the context of accessing ECB statistics and research data, which is not fully conveyed by surrounding text alone. A user who cannot see the image would miss this visual metaphor of data search and analysis, so it should be treated as informative, not decorative.
Context:
Part 1: Statistics Access to all ECB statistics and background information Overview of ECB statistics Quick links Main figures ECB Data Portal Statistical releases PRESS RELEASE - ECB launches pilot project for research access to confidential statistical data 13 March 2025.
4. blog_logo.png
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Proposed Alt Text:
- EN:
- ECB Blog logo.
- IT:
- Logo del blog della BCE.
- LV:
- ECB Blog logo.
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Reasoning:
- EN:
- 1) The image is a distinct graphic logo with a speech bubble and circle of stars. 2) It visually brands and identifies the ECB Blog section of the site. 3) Without it, users may miss that this content belongs to a specific ECB Blog product/series. 4) As a brand identifier rather than pure decoration, it functions like an organizational logo and should have concise alt text naming the product.
- IT:
- 1) The image shows a stylised ECB blog logo with a speech bubble encircled by stars. 2) It identifies the ECB Blog as a branded section distinct from other ECB content. 3) Without it, users might miss that this content belongs to a specific, recurring blog format rather than a generic article. 4) It visually reinforces the 'ECB Blog' heading and functions as brand identification, so it is informative per the logo rules.
- LV:
- 1) The image shows a stylised speech bubble with horizontal lines, surrounded by stars, representing the ECB Blog logo. 2) It identifies the blog as an ECB-branded communication channel. 3) Without it, users might miss which product or section of the ECB site they are in. 4) It directly relates to the blog context and acts as a brand/section identifier, so it should be treated as an informative logo, not as decoration.
Context:
Part 1: The ECB Blog.
Part 2: 9 December 2025.
Part 3: A digital euro for the digital age.
5. cover.png
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Reasoning:
- EN:
- The image shows a stylised ECB-branded cover layout with abstract security-pattern graphics and a blank central area. The publication title and details are already provided in text next to the image. The visual does not convey additional information about the study, data, or content; it only provides branding and aesthetic framing. Removing it would not reduce users’ understanding of the page or the report.
- IT:
- 1) The image shows an abstract publication cover with the European Central Bank logo at the top and blue technical-style design elements around a central white space. 2) It signals that the linked content is an official ECB publication and visually distinguishes it from surrounding page text. 3) Without it, users might not realise this is a formal ECB report cover, losing some context on document type and source. 4) It relates directly to the SPACE 2024 study mentioned in the text, visually representing the report’s cover rather than serving as pure decoration.
- LV:
- 1) The image shows an abstract blue background with fine line patterns and a central white area topped by the European Central Bank logo and name. 2) It serves as a visual cover frame but does not add specific information about the study, data, or content. 3) Users would not miss any factual or contextual information if this image were removed; all key details (title, date, subject) are provided in text. 4) On the page, it functions as a decorative cover backdrop rather than conveying unique content, so it meets the criteria for a decorative image.
Context:
Part 1: The euro All you need to know about our common currency Overview of the euro Quick links Cash professionals Banknote and coins statistics Euro exchange rates Study on the payment attitudes of consumers in the euro area (SPACE) – 2024 19 December 2024.
6. ecb.blog20251017~5308185e86.jpg
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Proposed Alt Text:
- EN:
- Person monitoring financial charts on multiple trading screens.
- IT:
- Operatore analizza grafici di mercato su più schermi di trading.
- LV:
- Persona pie vairākiem ekrāniem seko finanšu tirgus cenu grafikiem.
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Reasoning:
- EN:
- 1) The image shows a person working at a trading desk with multiple monitors displaying financial charts and market data. 2) It visually reinforces the topic of market reactions and trading activity related to banks’ share buybacks. 3) Without the image, users miss contextual information that this article concerns financial markets and real-time trading. 4) As a hero image for a blog on market reactions, it provides relevant illustrative context beyond the surrounding text, so it is informative rather than decorative.
- IT:
- 1) The image shows a person working at a desk with several large monitors displaying financial charts and market data. 2) It visually conveys the idea of financial markets and trading activity, reinforcing the article’s focus on how markets react to banks’ share buybacks. 3) Without the image, users would miss contextual information that the topic relates to market data and trading screens, not just abstract policy. 4) As a blog hero image, it helps frame the content and is not fully described by surrounding text, so it is informative rather than decorative.
- LV:
- 1) The image shows a person working at a desk with several large monitors displaying financial price charts and market data. 2) It visually reinforces the topic of financial markets’ reaction to banks’ share buybacks by depicting real-time trading or analysis. 3) Without the image, users would miss contextual information that the article concerns market data and price movements, not just abstract policy. 4) As a hero image for a blog on market reactions, it provides relevant context rather than mere decoration, so it is informative.
Context:
Part 1: 17 October 2025.
Part 2: How Do Markets React to Banks’ Share Buybacks?.
Part 3: 17 October 2025 How Do Markets React to Banks’ Share Buybacks? Banks have bought back over €60 billion of their own shares since 2020, which is a sign of the industry’s confidence. However, share buybacks can also reduce the capital banks have available for potential crises. This blog post examines how euro area banks’ share prices reacted to these buybacks. English.
7. ecb.blog20251020~a889f0290a.jpg
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- EN:
- Engraving of Watt’s double-acting steam engine with boiler, piston mechanism and large flywheel.
- IT:
- Incisione tecnica della macchina a vapore doppio effetto di Watt con cilindro, pistone e grande volano.
- LV:
- Džēmsa Vata dubultdarbīgās tvaika mašīnas tehnisks zīmējums ar cilindru un lielu spararatu.
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Reasoning:
- EN:
- 1) The image shows a detailed technical engraving of Watt’s double-acting steam engine, labeled with mechanical parts and a caption. 2) It visually represents a landmark industrial invention, providing historical context for a blog article on economic growth and the Nobel Prize. 3) Without this image, users would miss a key visual illustration of technological progress as a driver of sustained growth. 4) The image complements the article’s discussion of long-run growth and innovation, so it is not merely decorative but conveys meaningful context.
- IT:
- 1) The image shows a detailed vintage technical drawing of Watt’s double-acting steam engine, including boiler, piston, connecting rods and a large flywheel, with labels on parts.
2) It provides historical and conceptual context, visually linking the blog’s topic of sustained growth to a key technological innovation of the Industrial Revolution.
3) Without it, users would miss the visual metaphor of technological progress and its role in long-run growth, which supports the blog’s theme.
4) The image is not a control and is unlikely to be fully described in surrounding text; it adds meaningful context rather than being purely decorative, so it should be treated as informative.
- LV:
- 1) The image shows a detailed technical drawing of Watt’s double-acting steam engine, including the flywheel, pistons, boiler and connecting mechanisms, with the caption “Watt’s Double-Acting Steam Engine.” 2) It provides historical and technological context, visually linking the blog’s discussion of economic growth to industrial-era innovation and technological progress. 3) Without it, users would miss the visual metaphor and concrete example of a general-purpose technology central to long-run growth. 4) It relates conceptually to the surrounding text about understanding sustained growth and the Nobel Prize focus on growth theory, so it does more than decorate the page.
Context:
Part 1: 20 October 2025.
Part 2: Understanding sustained growth: the 2025 Nobel Prize and why it matters for Europe.
Part 3: 20 October 2025 Understanding sustained growth: the 2025 Nobel Prize and why it matters for Europe The economist Robert Lucas famously wrote that “Once one starts to think about economic growth, it is hard to think about anything else.” The Nobel committee seems to agree. For the second year in a row, it has chosen to honour work on economic growth. This ECB Blog post lo...
8. ecb.blog20251104~cf577c8f68.jpg
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Proposed Alt Text:
- EN:
- Worried shopper thinking about prices beside a scene of people confidently using the euro in daily life.
- IT:
- Uomo preoccupato per la spesa, poi scena quotidiana serena con persone che usano l’euro nei negozi e nei caffè.
- LV:
- Cilvēki ikdienas gaitās ar eiro karogu, pretstatā satrauktam vīrietim, kas domā par pārtikas cenām.
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Reasoning:
- EN:
- 1) The illustration shows a worried man thinking about grocery costs on the left, with a large arrow pointing to a lively street scene where people shop, dine and work near a euro flag, suggesting everyday life with the euro. 2) It visualises the transition from concern about prices to normal daily use of the euro. 3) Without it, users would miss the metaphor of changing attitudes and the context of euro adoption in daily life. 4) This directly supports the article's theme of support for the euro increasing once people use it, so the image is informative rather than decorative.
- IT:
- 1) The illustration shows a worried man thinking about grocery costs, with a receipt and food items in a bubble, and a large arrow pointing towards a scene of everyday life where diverse people shop, socialise at cafés, and walk past a euro flag and a shop, suggesting normalised use of the euro. 2) It visualises mixed feelings before adoption versus smoother daily life after the euro is in use, supporting the article’s theme of changing public attitudes. 3) Without it, users miss the metaphorical contrast between initial concern and later normalisation, which reinforces the message of 'love at second sight'. 4) As a hero-style illustration tied directly to the article’s topic, it is not purely decorative and should be treated as informative.
- LV:
- 1) The illustration shows a worried man thinking about grocery costs on the left, and on the right an arrow points to relaxed everyday scenes with people shopping, dining and working near a flag with the euro symbol. 2) It visually conveys the transition from anxiety about prices to normal daily life with the euro, reinforcing the article’s theme of changing attitudes after adoption. 3) Without this image, users would miss this metaphor of initial concern turning into familiarity and acceptance. 4) It directly supports the article title about ‘love at second sight’ and opinions before and after adoption, so it is informative.
Context:
Part 1: 4 November 2025.
Part 2: Love at second sight: support for the euro before and after adoption.
Part 3: 4 November 2025 Love at second sight: support for the euro before and after adoption Many Bulgarians are still hesitant about giving up the Lev on 1 January. Mixed feelings are not uncommon in countries adopting the euro. However, survey data show that support significantly increases once people start using the euro in their daily lives. English OTHER LANGUAGES (1) + Select your langu...
9. ecb.blog20251107~54c4d00c0a.jpg
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- EN:
- People examining and adjusting large AAA letters symbolising scrutiny of credit ratings.
- IT:
- Illustrazione di persone che esaminano e mettono in sicurezza grandi lettere di rating AAA.
- LV:
- Cilvēki pārbauda un pielāgo trīs lielus burta A kredītreitingus.
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Reasoning:
- EN:
- 1) The illustration shows four people interacting with large 'AAA' letters: one inspects a letter with a magnifying glass, one stands on a ladder making adjustments, one takes notes, and two pull on ropes tied to the final 'A'. 2) It visually represents the concept of assessing, monitoring and adjusting high credit ratings, which ties directly to the blog theme of how the ECB accounts for climate risks in credit ratings. 3) Without this image, users would miss a metaphorical depiction of scrutiny and active management of ratings, which supports comprehension of the topic. 4) As the main visual for a blog on credit ratings and climate risk, it is more than decorative and reinforces the article’s subject.
- IT:
- 1) The illustration shows large 'AAA' letters with small people inspecting, polishing and stabilising them. 2) It visually represents the idea of analysing and maintaining high credit ratings, directly linked to the article about credit ratings and climate risk. 3) Without the image, users would miss this metaphor of active scrutiny and adjustment of ratings. 4) As the hero image, it reinforces the topic of how the ECB handles credit ratings, so it is informative rather than purely decorative.
- LV:
- 1) The illustration shows three large 'A' letters symbolising top credit ratings, with small figures inspecting, adjusting and supporting them using tools like a magnifying glass, ladder and rope. 2) It visually represents the idea of actively scrutinising and managing credit ratings, which links directly to the article about integrating climate risks into ratings. 3) Without the image, users would miss this metaphor for careful oversight and adjustment of credit ratings. 4) As the lead visual for the article, it provides conceptual context rather than being purely decorative, so it is informative.
Context:
Part 1: 7 November 2025.
Part 2: Credit Ratings: How the ECB strives to properly account for climate risks.
Part 3: 7 November 2025 Credit Ratings: How the ECB strives to properly account for climate risks Climate risks affect credit ratings. And these, in turn, influence how banks can use securities as collateral to borrow money. This post takes a closer look at how the Eurosystem integrates climate change risks into its own collateral framework, through the credit risk channel. English.
10. ecb.blog20251110~a5a197add8.jpg
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- EN:
- People stacking sandbags to protect a bank building from flooding and climate risk.
- IT:
- Persone che ammassano sacchi per proteggere una banca da un’alluvione.
- LV:
- Cilvēki lietū krauj smilšu maisus, lai aizsargātu bankas ēku no plūdiem.
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Reasoning:
- EN:
- 1) The illustration shows people stacking sandbags around a classical bank building during heavy rain and flooding. 2) It visually conveys the idea of protecting banks from climate-related risks, complementing the article about climate performance and bank credit. 3) Without it, users would miss the metaphor that climate action helps safeguard the banking system. 4) The image directly supports the theme of climate risk management in lending, so it is informative rather than decorative.
- IT:
- 1) The illustration shows three people stacking and securing large bags in front of a classical-style bank building during heavy rain and flooding, with damaged trees in the background. 2) It visually represents banks protecting assets and managing risks linked to climate-related weather events. 3) Without this image, users would miss the metaphor connecting climate risk (flood) with banking and credit conditions. 4) This directly supports the article on how climate performance and climate risks affect bank lending, so it provides meaningful conceptual context rather than being purely decorative.
- LV:
- 1) The illustration shows people stacking large bags as sandbag barriers in heavy rain, with a classical-style bank building in the background and a damaged tree, suggesting protection from climate-related flooding. 2) It visually links climate impacts (extreme weather) with the banking sector, reinforcing the article’s theme that climate performance and risk matter for bank credit. 3) Without it, users would miss this metaphorical connection between physical climate risks and financial institutions. 4) The image serves as a contextual hero graphic for a blog on climate risk and bank lending, so it is informative rather than purely decorative.
Context:
Part 1: 10 November 2025.
Part 2: Climate performance matters for bank credit in the euro area.
Part 3: 10 November 2025 Climate performance matters for bank credit in the euro area Banks consider the climate performance of firms and buildings in their lending policies. The euro area bank lending survey shows that lower climate risks tend to improve credit conditions. Meanwhile, green investments increase loan demand from firms and households. English.
11. ecb.blog20251119~5eea89a6d9.jpg
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Proposed Alt Text:
- EN:
- Person in a pinstripe business suit and tie against a plain background.
- IT:
- Ritratto professionale di un uomo in abito gessato e cravatta su sfondo neutro.
- LV:
- ECB eksperts formālā uzvalkā portreta foto pie neitrāla fona.
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Reasoning:
- EN:
- The image shows a formally dressed person in a business suit, likely representing an ECB official or financial professional related to the topic of stress testing and risk analysis. It adds human and institutional context to the article rather than serving as pure decoration. Users would miss that the article is linked to high-level professional or executive perspectives if the image were omitted, so it is informative.
- IT:
- 1) The image shows an older man in a pinstripe business suit and tie, posed against a plain studio background. 2) It provides a human, professional face to the blog content, likely representing an ECB official or financial expert, supporting the serious, institutional context of stress testing and risk analysis. 3) Without the image, users would miss the contextual cue that the article is associated with high-level, professional banking or policy figures. 4) As a typical ECB blog portrait, it supplements the text by visually framing the author or speaker rather than serving as mere decoration, so it is informative.
- LV:
- 1) The image shows a professionally dressed person in a suit and tie against a plain background. 2) On an ECB blog, such a portrait typically represents the author or a featured ECB expert, giving visual context and a human presence to the article. 3) Without the image, users would miss that the piece is associated with an individual expert or official rather than being purely anonymous content. 4) It supports the article by personalising the communication about stress testing at the ECB, so it is informative rather than decorative.
Context:
Part 1: 19 November 2025.
Part 2: Stress testing at the ECB: mastering risk analyses and impact assessments with top-down models.
Part 3: 19 November 2025 Stress testing at the ECB: mastering risk analyses and impact assessments with top-down models Our 2025 macroprudential stress test report shows that banks are resilient. But when we look at risks not included in the EU-wide stress test, we see some pockets of vulnerability. These findings support a cautious approach to capital buffers. Engl...
12. ecb.blog20251120~e0ecdcf648.jpg
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- EN:
- Three people push a sphere of wind turbines, tech and defence icons uphill, symbolising EU-backed investment efforts.
- IT:
- Tre persone spingono in salita una sfera con icone di energia, digitale e difesa, simbolo di investimenti UE.
- LV:
- Trīs cilvēki stumj kalnā lielu sfēru ar vēja turbīnām, datoru un tanku, kas simbolizē ieguldījumus dažādās nozarēs.
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Reasoning:
- EN:
- 1) The illustration shows three people pushing a large translucent sphere up a hill. Inside the sphere are icons of wind turbines, a laptop, a tank and wireless network symbols, suggesting different investment sectors like green energy, digital infrastructure and defence. 2) The image visually represents the idea of collective effort to mobilise and move investment in key sectors, aligning with the article’s focus on unlocking private investment and boosting productivity via EU programmes. 3) Without this image, users would miss the metaphor of joint effort and the specific sectors implied as targets of EU-supported investment, which adds conceptual context beyond the headline text. 4) As a hero-style illustration tied to the topic of EU investment programmes and private finance, it supports comprehension of the article’s theme rather than serving as mere decoration, so it is informative.
- IT:
- 1) The illustration shows three people pushing a large transparent sphere uphill. Inside the sphere are icons of wind turbines, a laptop, a tank and wireless connectivity symbols, suggesting different sectors such as green energy, digital technology and defence. 2) It visually represents the idea of collective effort to move investment into key sectors, aligning with the blog’s theme of boosting private investment and productivity. 3) Without the image, users would miss the metaphor of investment as a shared effort enabling strategic projects, which adds conceptual context beyond the text. 4) As a hero-style visual for an economics blog, it is not purely decorative; it reinforces the article’s message about leveraging EU programmes to mobilise private capital, so it should be treated as informative.
- LV:
- 1) The illustration shows three people pushing a large transparent sphere uphill; inside are icons of wind turbines, a laptop and a tank, each with connectivity symbols. 2) It metaphorically represents collective efforts and investment to support infrastructure, green energy, digitalisation and defence. 3) Without the image, users miss this visual framing of EU programmes as tools to move key sectors forward. 4) It supports the article’s theme of using EU funding to catalyse private investment across strategic areas.
Context:
Part 1: 20 November 2025.
Part 2: Unlocking private investment and boosting productivity with EU programmes.
Part 3: 20 November 2025 Unlocking private investment and boosting productivity with EU programmes To bridge Europe’s investment gap, we need both public and private funding. Well-designed EU investment programmes can act as a major catalyst for private capital. As this blog post shows, every euro invested by the EU is matched by private finance, thereby doubling its impact. English.
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- EN:
- Two people analyse a data-like line across a globe of Europe with a magnifying glass.
- IT:
- Due persone analizzano un globo europeo con una lente d’ingrandimento su un grafico a linea irregolare.
- LV:
- Divi cilvēki pēta globusu ar riska līkni, viens ar palielināmo stiklu analizē svārstības.
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Reasoning:
- EN:
- 1) The illustration shows two people examining a globe with a magnifying glass, with a jagged line resembling a data graph or heartbeat running across the globe. 2) It visually reinforces the blog’s theme of closely analysing geopolitical risk across countries using data. 3) Without this image, users would miss the metaphor of scrutinising global events through data, which supports understanding of the article’s focus. 4) As a hero image tied to the topic of mapping and measuring geopolitical risk, it offers meaningful conceptual context rather than mere decoration, so it is informative.
- IT:
- 1) The illustration shows two people examining a globe focused on Europe, with a jagged data line across it and a magnifying glass enlarging part of the line. 2) It visually reinforces the article’s theme of analysing geopolitical risk in Europe through data and close scrutiny. 3) Without it, users would miss the metaphor of Europe being monitored via data, which adds contextual meaning beyond the headline. 4) As a hero image for a blog about geopolitical risk indicators, it provides relevant conceptual context rather than being purely decorative.
- LV:
- 1) The illustration shows two people around a globe with a heartbeat-style graph across it, one person examining it with a magnifying glass. 2) It visually represents analysing global or geopolitical risk data and its fluctuations, reinforcing the article’s focus on turning headlines into measurable indicators. 3) Without it, users would miss the metaphor of close scrutiny of global risk signals, which supports understanding of the blog’s theme. 4) It directly relates to the text about mapping and tracking geopolitical risk, so it is informative rather than purely decorative.
Context:
Part 1: 28 November 2025.
Part 2: From headlines to hard data: mapping the uneven impact of geopolitical risk in Europe.
Part 3: 28 November 2025 From headlines to hard data: mapping the uneven impact of geopolitical risk in Europe Geopolitical tensions such as the war in Ukraine have shaken Europe’s economies. Understanding the economic impact of such shocks is crucial for monetary policy. This ECB Blog post presents a news-based indicator that tracks country-level geopolitical risk. English.
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Proposed Alt Text:
- EN:
- Two men in business suits standing side by side against a neutral background.
- IT:
- Due uomini in abiti formali posano affiancati per un ritratto istituzionale.
- LV:
- Divi vīrieši uzvalkos stāv viens otram blakus neitrālā fonā.
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Reasoning:
- EN:
- 1) The image shows two formally dressed men in business suits posed side by side against a neutral background. 2) On an ECB blog post about the digital euro, this provides visual context that senior officials or experts are associated with the article or initiative. 3) Without the image, users would miss that the piece is framed around commentary or leadership figures rather than purely technical content. 4) It supports the surrounding text by visually signalling an institutional, executive-level perspective on the digital euro, so it is informative rather than decorative.
- IT:
- 1) The image shows two formally dressed individuals in business suits posing side by side against a neutral background. 2) It visually represents key people associated with the ECB or the article topic, giving a human and institutional face to the discussion on the digital euro. 3) Without the image, users would miss contextual information that this piece is linked to high‑level officials and formal ECB communication, which helps frame the importance of the message. 4) On a public-facing ECB page about the digital euro, such a portrait is standard editorial content rather than decoration, so it supports understanding of the article’s tone and source and should be treated as informative.
- LV:
- 1) The image shows two formally dressed men in business suits posed side by side against a neutral background. 2) It provides visual context that the article relates to high-level officials or experts discussing the digital euro, supporting the professional and institutional tone. 3) Without the image, users would miss that the piece is accompanied by a formal portrait of two people, which adds contextual information beyond the text. 4) On a public ECB page, such portraits typically relate to authors or key speakers, so the image is informative rather than decorative.
Context:
Part 1: 9 December 2025.
Part 2: A digital euro for the digital age.
Part 3: 9 December 2025 A digital euro for the digital age The ECB plans to prepare for the potential issuance of the digital euro by 2029, assuming the European co-legislators adopt the necessary regulation by 2026. Preparatory steps, including pilot exercises and initial transactions, could begin as early as mid-2027. Read more.
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Proposed Alt Text:
- EN:
- Cargo ship loaded with containers as a crane moves a container at a port.
- IT:
- Gru cargo che solleva un container da una nave porta-container carica in porto.
- LV:
- Kravas kuģis ar krautuviem konteineriem, ko ostas celtnis iekrauj un izkrauj.
Image HTML Tag or Attribute:
Tag: <img>, Attribute: src
Reasoning:
- EN:
- 1) The image shows stacked shipping containers on a cargo ship, with a crane lifting one container. 2) It visually represents global trade and logistics, which are relevant to discussions of financial stability and payments systems. 3) Without the image, users would miss contextual cues that the content relates to international trade flows and economic activity, not just abstract finance. 4) As a hero image for the Financial Stability Review section, it supports the page’s theme rather than being a purely decorative pattern, so it is informative.
- IT:
- 1) The image shows a cargo ship loaded with stacked shipping containers while a crane lifts one container. 2) It visually represents global trade, logistics and economic activity, which ties into the topic of financial stability. 3) Without it, users would miss contextual information that the review relates to trade and real-economy dynamics, not just abstract finance. 4) As a hero image for the Financial Stability Review, it supports understanding of the page theme, so it is informative rather than decorative.
- LV:
- 1) The image shows stacked shipping containers on a cargo ship while a crane lifts one container. 2) It visually represents global trade and logistics, which are relevant to financial stability and macroeconomic conditions discussed in the Financial Stability Review. 3) Without the image, users miss contextual cues that the content relates to trade flows and the real economy, not just abstract finance. 4) As a hero image for the Financial Stability Review, it supports the page’s theme rather than being purely decorative, so it is informative.
Context:
Part 1: Payments & financial stability Insights into our work on financial stability and payments and market infrastructures Overview of payments and financial stability Quick links Digital euro Payments news & events Market contact groups TARGET professional use documents and links Latest Financial Stability Review 21 May 2025.
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Image Preview:
Proposed Alt Text:
- EN:
- Person viewing The ECB Blog on a tablet and laptop side by side.
- IT:
- Persona che consulta The ECB Blog su tablet e laptop affiancati su un tavolo.
- LV:
- Persona lieto planšeti un klēpjdatoru, abos redzams “The ECB Blog” ekrāns.
Image HTML Tag or Attribute:
Tag: <div>, Attribute: data-image
Reasoning:
- EN:
- 1) The image shows a person at a table using a tablet and a laptop, both displaying 'The ECB Blog' on their screens, suggesting cross-device digital access. 2) It visually reinforces that the ECB Blog—and by extension the topic of a digital euro—is an online, multi-device experience. 3) Without the image, users would miss contextual information that the blog is designed for use on different digital devices. 4) As a header image for an article on a digital euro, it supports the theme of digitalisation rather than being mere decoration.
- IT:
- 1) The image shows a person at a desk using a tablet and a laptop, both displaying 'The ECB Blog' screen. 2) It visually reinforces the idea of accessing the ECB Blog digitally across devices, aligning with the topic of a digital euro. 3) Without it, users would miss contextual information that the blog and digital euro concept are tied to everyday digital device use. 4) As a header image, it sets scene and supports the article’s theme rather than being purely decorative.
- LV:
- The photo shows a person using a tablet and laptop that both display 'The ECB Blog' screen. It visually reinforces that the blog, and by extension information about the digital euro, is accessible on multiple digital devices. This adds contextual information about digital access and format that is not fully conveyed by the surrounding text, so the image is informative rather than decorative.
Context:
Part 1: The ECB Blog.
Part 2: 9 December 2025.
Part 3: A digital euro for the digital age.
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Image Preview:
Proposed Alt Text:
- EN:
- European Central Bank logo.
- IT:
- Logo della Banca centrale europea.
- LV:
- Eiropas Centrālās bankas logotips.
Current Alt Text:
European Central Bank - eurosystem
Image HTML Tag or Attribute:
Tag: <img>, Attribute: src
Reasoning:
- EN:
- 1) The image is the European Central Bank wordmark logo. 2) It identifies the organisation responsible for the site and content, which is meaningful branding information. 3) Without it, users might miss a clear indication that this is official ECB content, so some context would be lost. 4) It appears in the header, where a logo is expected to convey site identity, so it is informative rather than decorative.
- IT:
- 1) The image displays the European Central Bank wordmark with the additional text 'Eurosystem'. 2) It identifies the site owner/brand, which is important context on an official monetary policy page. 3) Without it, users may miss clear identification that this content is from the ECB. 4) As a brand/logo element, WCAG guidance treats this as informative rather than decorative, so concise alt text naming the organisation is required.
- LV:
- 1) The image shows the European Central Bank wordmark with the text 'European Central Bank | Eurosystem'. 2) It identifies the organisation responsible for the site and its monetary policy content. 3) Without it, users might not clearly know which institution the page represents, so information would be lost. 4) As a brand-identifying logo in the page header, it serves an informative role rather than being purely decorative.
Context:
Part 1: European Central Bank - eurosystem.
Part 2: EN Български Čeština Dansk Deutsch Eλληνικά English Español Eesti keel Suomi Français Gaeilge Hrvatski Magyar Italiano Lietuvių Latviešu Malti Nederlands Polski Português Română Slovenčina Slovenščina Svenska Menu Monetary policy & markets Monetary policy & markets Our monetary policy strategy, the tools we use and the impact they have Overview of monetary policy and markets Quick links What is monetary policy? Strategy review Asset purchase p...
18. logo_only.svg
Image Preview:
Proposed Alt Text:
- EN:
- European Central Bank logo.
- IT:
- Logo della Banca Centrale Europea.
- LV:
- Eiropas Centrālās bankas logotips.
Current Alt Text:
our logo, a yellow Euro sign surrounded by yellow stars centered in a dark blue circle resting on a dark blue base
Image HTML Tag or Attribute:
Tag: <img>, Attribute: src
Reasoning:
- EN:
- 1) The image shows the official logo of the European Central Bank, used for brand identification. 2) It tells users which organisation owns or publishes the content. 3) Without it, users might miss attribution and brand context, especially when the logo appears without adjacent identifying text. 4) As a logo in the site header, it functions as a key brand marker; per rules, organisation logos are informative and should be identified succinctly without visual detail.
- IT:
- 1) The image shows the official emblem with a euro symbol and surrounding stars, used as the institution’s logo. 2) It identifies the organisation/brand behind the site. 3) Without it, users would miss a key brand identifier and context about the site’s owner. 4) As a logo in the header, it supports orientation and recognition, making it informative rather than decorative.
- LV:
- 1) The image shows the European Central Bank’s euro emblem logo. 2) It identifies the organisation responsible for the site and the monetary policy content. 3) Without it, users could miss clear brand/owner identification provided visually. 4) As a logo used for branding rather than purely decorative ornament, it is informative and needs concise alt text identifying the organisation, without restating visual design details.
Context:
Part 1: our logo, a yellow Euro sign surrounded by yellow stars centered in a dark blue circle resting on a dark blue base.
Part 2: EN Български Čeština Dansk Deutsch Eλληνικά English Español Eesti keel Suomi Français Gaeilge Hrvatski Magyar Italiano Lietuvių Latviešu Malti Nederlands Polski Português Română Slovenčina Slovenščina Svenska Menu Monetary policy & markets Monetary policy & markets Our monetary policy strategy, the tools we use and the impact they have Overview of monetary policy a...
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Image Preview:
Proposed Alt Text:
- EN:
- Person working on a laptop displaying data tables and research documents.
- IT:
- Persona che lavora al portatile con documenti di ricerca aperti sullo schermo.
- LV:
- Persona pie datora analizē dokumentus un datus, uz galda atrodas piezīmes un pildspalva.
Image HTML Tag or Attribute:
Tag: <img>, Attribute: src
Reasoning:
- EN:
- 1) The image shows a person working at a laptop with research documents and code on screen, holding glasses in one hand. 2) It visually reinforces the idea of analytical, research-focused work tied to the Research Bulletin. 3) Without it, users would miss contextual cues that the section involves data analysis and written studies, not just generic ECB content. 4) As a hero image for a research-focused page, it supports understanding of the theme rather than serving as pure decoration.
- IT:
- 1) The image shows a person working at a laptop with research documents on the screen, another hand holding glasses, and papers and a pen on the desk. 2) It visually reinforces the idea of analysis and written research that underpins the ECB Research Bulletin. 3) Without it, users would miss contextual visual information about the research-focused nature of the page, even though it is somewhat generic. 4) As a banner image for an overview of ECB research, it supports the theme and is more than pure decoration, so it is classified as informative.
- LV:
- 1) The image shows a person working on a laptop with research documents and code on screen, glasses in hand and notes with a pen nearby. 2) It visually reinforces the idea of analytical, document-based research and aligns with the section about research bulletins and expert analyses. 3) Without it, users would miss contextual cues that this section relates to desk-based economic or academic research activity. 4) As a hero image tied to the Research overview, it adds meaningful context rather than being purely decorative, so it is informative.
Context:
Part 1: Research In-depth studies and expert analyses covering diverse topics and fields Overview of ECB research Quick links Conferences & seminars Opportunities for researchers Research Bulletin.
